Position Snapshot
Business area: Nestlé Canada
Location: North York, ON located at 25 Sheppard Ave W, North York, ON M2N 6S8; 
Hybrid 

A little bit about us
While Nestlé is known for KitKat®, Gerber®, Nescafe®, and Maggi®, our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people.  

We strive to lead a people-focused culture that empowers employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day. There are 3,400+ members of Nestlé Canada celebrated for taking action using agility, courage, and trust to find solutions that benefit the business or greater good. We’re a team of changemakers, who are curious and challenge the status quo, that take risks that will help drive us forward. 

Our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you. We know that empowerment leads to strong employee engagement, a great work culture, and motivated employees.

What to Expect: 
We are looking for a Marketing Manager, Nescafé Coffee based at our North York Office reporting into the Senior Marketing Manager, Nescafé Coffee. This role will lead the strategic roadmap for a range of the Nescafé Coffee portfolio and is a fantastic opportunity to help plan, develop and execute marketing plans that strengthen, evolve, and grow the Nescafé brand.

A day in the life:
As a Marketing Manager, you will be working on projects on key segments of the Nescafé portfolio. This role is a great opportunity to lead brand strategy and execution to bring growth to the category. You will be working daily with various stakeholders and cross-functional teams locally and globally, with lots of autonomy and support to thrive.

You will also:
•    Leverage brand, consumer and business data to build the brand strategy & activities that support Nescafé over both the short- and long-term horizon.
•    Develop and nurture strong relationships with local and global stakeholders and local cross functional teams especially sales, demand & supply, and finance.
•    Leverage key consumer/customer insights to develop strategies that build competitive advantage across the 4Ps (Product, Price, Place, Promotion) across multiple segments and channels.
•    Responsible for developing a 3-5 year I&R plan in Canada in line with Global strategy (where applicable), assessing the business and consumer needs locally.
•    Leverage the strength of the Nescafé brand through translation of insights to action. Responsible for creating and/or adapting compelling communication and effective media strategies.
•    Coach & develop an assistant marketing manager, actively communicating expectations, providing regular coaching and development to support their growth.
•    Accountable for the P&L, managing internal and external changes impacting plans and budget within a specific range of the Nescafé Coffee portfolio.

Role Requirements
•    7+ years of brand and product management experience, ideally in CPG, with a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
•    Experience working with global brands and external agency partnerships, including developing creative briefs and leading integrated, large-scale marketing campaigns
•    Demonstrated success in applying core marketing and brand management fundamentals, with a proven track record of driving brand growth, delivering innovation, and managing P&L to achieve strong business results
•    Strong analytical, strategic, and execution skills, with proven experience leveraging financial and Nielsen data insights to develop actionable recommendations that drive informed business decisions
•    Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams, while successfully managing cross-functional, cross-divisional, and enterprise-wide initiatives to deliver business results
•    Strong understanding of the CPG commercialization process, with the ability to effectively navigate complex business environments and leverage organizational resources to drive successful product launches and growth
•    Results-driven and self-motivated, with an entrepreneurial mindset, intellectual curiosity, and a passion for innovation and continuous improvement

Benefits
•    Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment 
•    Company matched pension plan 
•    Four weeks of Vacation and five personal days (Personal Paid Holidays) 
•    Flexible and hybrid work arrangements 
•    Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company 
•    Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement 
•    Bonus eligibility 
•    Gender affirmation benefits to ensure access to necessary care, resources, and coverage for gender-affirming procedures
•    Fertility Services and Surrogacy Medical Coverage to support the pursuit of a path to parenthood regardless of medical conditions, gender or sexual orientation
•    Adoption benefits to remove some of the financial barriers associated with adoption
•    Up to 50% off – Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories 
•    Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites) 

Compensation Range: $120,000.00 CAD to $130,000.00 CAD + bonus eligibility

At Nestlé Canada, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation and job posting practices. This position offers a competitive salary within the range specified above, aligned with our commitment to equitable pay practices.  

What you need to know
We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer. The principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are vital to how we operate. We strive to foster a respectful and supportive environment where individuals feel valued and empowered to contribute and succeed.

If you are invited to participate in the recruitment process and require any accommodation, please inform Human Resources. Nestlé will work with you to ensure full participation.

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